BENTONG, Nov 14 – The cabinet meeting here on Friday had been decided that the Works Ministry was only a body that can permitted to issue any statement and latest development regarding the mudslide at Km 52.4 of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway.
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Liow Tiong Lai said the decision was made to ensure no spreading of speculation or incorrect information by certain quarters over the incident. A spokesperson, who will announce the latest development on the mudslide including repair works and the opening of the highway, will be announced by Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Liow, who is also Bentong member of Parliament, was speaking to reporters after checking the cleaning up works at the highway. About 6.30pm on Wednesday, the landslide near Lentang-Bukit Tinggi had caused a mudflood of nearly 500 metres along the route. Only three private vehicles and a transport lorry were stranded in the area.
